There are 4 ways to get from Fargo to University of Iowa by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)FAR - CID
6h 4m$88–404Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Take the bus from Omaha to Iowa City
13h 59m$90–300Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder
- Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa CityChicago
19h 44m$214–494Drive 507.8 mi
- Drive from Fargo to University of Iowa507.8 mi
9h$93–134
Fargo to University of Iowa by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to University of Iowa is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to University of Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to University of Iowa. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Iowa City via Sioux Falls and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
The distance between Fargo and University of Iowa is 459 miles. The road distance is 510.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to University of Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 13h 59m and costs $90 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Fargo to University of Iowa, including transfers.
Fargo to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
The best way to get from Fargo to University of Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $300 and takes 13h 59m.
Fargo to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to University of Iowa is 511 miles. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Fargo to University of Iowa.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and University of Iowa, IA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to University of Iowa via Sioux Falls, Omaha, and Iowa City in around 13h 59m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Hector International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Hector International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Omaha to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $70–110
Bus from Chicago to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $65–100
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